China has renamed hundreds of Uyghur villages and towns, say human rights groups

Report finds that religious, historical and cultural references have been removed in crackdown by Beijing.

South African MP suspended for racist language

A South African lawmaker has been suspended by his party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), after a series of old clips resurfaced online of him spewing violent racist language against black people.

Activists file torture complaint against Iranian ‘cultural figure’ held in France

Activists said Thursday they were filing a torture complaint against an Iranian citizen held in France who was reportedly a former senior figure in state television in the Islamic republic.

Putin treats international law like ‘toilet paper’, says Kyiv’s top official as peace summit meets

The peace summit in Switzerland, attended by around 90 countries, is focused on the abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children by Russia.

Human Rights Commission report highlights challenges faced by religious minorities in Pakistan

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) released its annual report detailing the significant challenges faced by religious minorities in Pakistan.

Thailand passes historic bill recognising marriage equality

Country on track to become third in Asia – after Taiwan and Nepal – to legalise same-sex marriage.

Serious concerns in Parliament about possible closure of 34 Dutch embassies, consulates

Many parliamentarians serving in the Tweede Kamer [House of Representatives] raised serious concerns about the new right-wing coalition’s plans to make cuts which could affect the diplomatic network of the Netherlands.

Euroviews. Is World Refugee Day in 2024 merely symbolic or about real human rights?

A profound disconnect between public sentiment and political agendas is casting serious doubt on the sincerity and effectiveness of Europe’s commitment to World Refugee Day, Luigi Achilli, Stephanie Acker and Caitlin Procter write.